Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has ordered an investigation into the diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Comcast, the parent company […]
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Hobbycraft-owner in late swoop to snatch The Original Factory Shop | Money News
The owner of Hobbycraft has made a late swoop to buy The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) after talks with a rival suitor stalled at the […]
Chevron to Lay Off Up to 20% of Staff
Chevron, the second-largest U.S. oil and gas company, said on Wednesday that it would lay off as much as 20 percent of its work force […]
Ex-Hochul Aide Accused of Working for China Faces New Bribery Allegation
Linda Sun, a former aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York, faces new allegations related to charges that she used her position to benefit […]
Japan says it has asked the US to exclude it from 25% steel and aluminum tariffs
TOKYO — TOKYO (AP) — Japan ‘s government said Wednesday it asked the U.S. to exclude it from 25% steel and aluminum tariffs, a change […]
Trump’s comments won’t affect interest rate decisions by the Fed, Powell says
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s calls for lower interest rates won’t lead the central bank to change […]
US approves fast-tracking power plants in mid-Atlantic grid over complaints that it favors gas
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved a proposal from the operator of the congested mid-Atlantic grid to head off the potential […]
Elon Musk’s Attacks on CFPB Remove Obstacle to Building ‘X Money’
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, is widely known for amassing his fortune through Tesla, his electric car company, and SpaceX, the rocket ship company […]
Hegseth makes first visit to NATO with allies impatient to hear about US plans for Ukraine
BRUSSELS — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday made the first trip to NATO by a member of the new Trump administration, as the […]
CVS Health steers through rising insurance costs in a strong fourth quarter
CVS Health steered through rising costs in its insurance division to handily beat profit expectations on Wall Street. The drugstore chain and pharmacy benefits manager […]